Molly Ringwald was a true teenage idol for many moviegoers in the 1980s. And although she's all grown up, the "Sixteen Candles" and "Breakfast Club" actress still holds a special place in entertainment culture.

Soon, Knoxvillians will have the chance to meet her.

The Fanboy Expo announced Friday night that the red-headed brat pack member will appear at its 2019 event alongside a star-studded lineup of celebrity guests, including Carmen Electra, Bruce Campbell and Richard Dean Anderson.

News Sentinel reporter Maggie Jones dressed as Gamora, an alien character from Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy" for the annual Fanboy Expo at the Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, Tennessee on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel

Ben Bilderback, of Chattanooga, takes a photo with Charles Martinet, the voice of Super Mario, at the annual Fanboy Expo at the Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, Tennessee on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel

The expo will take place July 12-14 at the Knoxville Convention Center. According to its website, the event draws around 30,000 fans each year to dress up, meet celebrity guests and watch live entertainment.

Vendor booths will be on hand offering memorabilia, comics and more.

How to 'meet this icon'

Weekend passes currently are available for $60. Ringwald fans can add a $74 standard autograph ticket, a $104 premium autograph ticket or a $149 fan package to their order.